Saint Exupéry International Airport (LYS)

Location

The airport is situated 15 miles (24km) east of Lyon.

Getting to the city

Buses leave regularly for Lyon and the other main towns and cities in the Rhône-Alpes area. Taxis are available outside Terminal 1 Arrivals. There is a TGV train station within walking distance of the airport with regular services to France's main cities, details on the airport website.

Time

GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and last Sunday in October).

Contacts

Tel: +33 (0)8 26 80 0826.

Car rental

Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National Citer and Sixt are represented at the airport.

Transfer between terminals

The two terminals are connected by a free shuttle bus.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include left luggage, a post office, bars, restaurants, shops, a travel agency and a business centre with meeting rooms and secretarial services. ATMs and bureaux de change are available throughout the airport. Disabled facilities are good; passengers with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

Plenty of car parking is available; the further away areas are connected to the terminal building by a free shuttle service every 10 minutes.

Departure Tax

None.

Website

www.lyon.aeroport.fr

Lyon Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.